Montero Limited .. any input? =)

[Pikevillemedstud]

How much is the insurance per month on a montero limited 2002? Also, how much should a 2002 montero limited with 15,000 miles go for? It has single CD, Leather, power moonroof, 3rd row seats. Thanks in advance.

[MonteroBoy]

i have a 2002 montero limited.......i got in in janurary...........i got it for $14,000 off sticker price.it is fully loaded every option...as for ins? i have a perfect record...and im paying $200. per month..my friend has 1 ticket and pays close to $400. per month

[spydrman]

I own a 94 3000GT VR-4. Can I just replace my crank with a Montero crank? Or, replace the bottom end. Or if the heads are bigger, just swap out the engine?

importvic, who do you know that has tried this? I want to get in contact with them.

Thanks!

[importvic]

go to www.3si.org go to forums, do a search on 6G74 montero. you'll find plenty. but let me correct myself, parts from this engine can be used. it is not a drop in proposition.

[REGGIEWILLIAMS]

I have had the 2001 at 95 mph and felt in total control. I take it through 25mph twisties at 40 and 50 mph. I will challenge an MDX or a 3.0X5 any day. There is no way those small guys are gonna keep up with me in the Monty. The story is the yoko's from the dealer are crap...I bought some new rubber at 40K-then the beast was let loose. There is no way a front wheel drive minivan is going to run with me. Ask Caravan/MDX drivers to stop trying! Further, please don't let the snow pile up 4 inches, then the MDX is basically trying to compete with electro-4wd sensors that don't hold up very well in the cold. The Monty gives you true full time and part time abilities. If you don't beleive watch the Speedvision coverage of the 2003 Dakar Ralleye. The X5 doesn't finish the race.

[areyes50]

I own a 2003 Limited 20th Anniversary. The power is unbelievable! The horse power is not much more, from the 01/02, but the torque is a lot more and that's the difference. I have left in the dust F150's with the Triton V8 and the faster the speed the more the Montero advances vs the F150. And the vehicle is stock because I have not been able to find anything for it. I am still looking for a K&N. It has the new 3.8 V6 and only one manufacturer made some aftermarket product, the air tornado, which I installed one. It does not seems to do anything.

[topracer]

You think you can chanllege a MDX or X5?

No way ...

Look at this 0-60 mph number
Montero : 11 sec
MDX : 8 sec
X5 : 8.1 sec (man) and 8.6 sec (auto)

Originally Posted by REGGIEWILLIAMS

I have had the 2001 at 95 mph and felt in total control. I take it through 25mph twisties at 40 and 50 mph. I will challenge an MDX or a 3.0X5 any day. There is no way those small guys are gonna keep up with me in the Monty. The story is the yoko's from the dealer are crap...I bought some new rubber at 40K-then the beast was let loose. There is no way a front wheel drive minivan is going to run with me. Ask Caravan/MDX drivers to stop trying! Further, please don't let the snow pile up 4 inches, then the MDX is basically trying to compete with electro-4wd sensors that don't hold up very well in the cold. The Monty gives you true full time and part time abilities. If you don't beleive watch the Speedvision coverage of the 2003 Dakar Ralleye. The X5 doesn't finish the race.

[areyes50]

I think you also own a Montero or do you? I'll take any time on an X5 or MDX in any terrain. Be that paved road or no road.

[whatroads]

I have a 2001 Limited with about 110k on it. It has been stripped down (extraneous body plastic, and a moderate suspension from Old Man Emu in Australia (less than $1000, 2" lift), some Goodyear MTX tires and a K&N air filter - otherwise stock. I run with a hardcore Jeep and rock crawler crowd and the Monte keeps up on all but the trickiest trails. It has been truly pounded on, fully airborne, and assaulted by all manner of muck. It has never broken down and while my pals struggle to get home in their big rigs, I roll perfectly on the freeway with cold AC. No oil leaks (amazing), and everything still works.

I had been a Trooper owner, favoring the torsional suspension that provided easy lift, but they are underpowered. Mitsu is the largest manufacturer of commercial and utility vehicles in the world and the Monte Limited is far tougher than it looks or is given credit for. They are very popular in Australia and parts are easier to find there.